Distinguished Environmental Engineering Pioneer and Educator
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Purdue UniversityErnest R. Blatchley III serves as the Lee A. Rieth Professor in Environmental Engineering at Purdue University, holding joint appointments in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering and the Division of Environmental & Ecological Engineering since 2018. After completing his Ph.D. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering from UC Berkeley in 1988, he joined Purdue University, where he has established himself as a leading authority in environmental engineering. His research focuses on physico/chemical processes, particularly in photochemical reactor theory, disinfection byproduct dynamics, and water treatment technologies. Blatchley's significant contributions include five U.S. patents for innovative water treatment technologies, more than 110 refereed journal papers, and 13 book chapters, culminating in a comprehensive book on UV radiation applications. His expertise has earned him numerous accolades, including the William Edgar Award for Pioneering Research in Disinfection and the Harold Munson Outstanding Teacher Award. As a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, a Board Certified Environmental Engineer, and a Licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana, Blatchley continues to advance the field of environmental engineering through his research on water treatment processes and his commitment to addressing global water supply challenges in developing countries